Test Match Special

Mark Wood tells Henry Moeran why now is the right time to make the decision, and talks about his memories in an England shirt.
Plus, Simon Mann is alongside former England opener, and teammate of Mark Wood, Dawid Malan, as well as BBC Sport journalist Matt Henry to discuss Wood’s career after the bowler announced his retirement from international cricket.

Mark Chapman is joined by cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt, former England captain Sir Alastair Cook and former England wicketkeeper Matt Prior. We hear from England’s new Test head coach Stephen Fleming for the first time.
The former New Zealand captain was appointed on the 30th July but only arrived in England last week. Fleming talks about his relationship with Brendon McCullum, his coaching style, and his thoughts on England’s discipline issues and his love for English cricket.
There’s also a look ahead to the final round of the County Championship. Warwickshire captain Ed Barnard will join the panel with his side leading the way. The panel also talk about Leicestershire’s points deduction and what that might mean for the relegation battle.

Stephen Fleming gives his first interview since becoming England Test coach.
He discusses his style of leadership with cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt, his attitude towards discipline and how he shares the English obsession with the Ashes.
Fleming also reveals his thoughts about a possible Ben Stokes comeback after visiting him in Durham and he talks about his relationship with white ball coach Brendon McCullum.
There’s also analysis from Test Match Special commentator Alison Mitchell & former Test player Dawid Malan.

We hear from England captain Harry Brook, and also Tom Banton who made an unbeaten half century.
 
We also chat to the ECB chair Richard Thompson on England’s summer.

Jon Harvey has worked on programmes like “The Thick of It” and “Have I Got New For You” but is best known for performing as the “intergalactic space warrior” who has taken on the likes of Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Andy Burnham and most recently Nigel Farage in by-elections.

Harvey also discusses his lifelong love of cricket and TMS including how he modelled his bowling action on Phil Tufnell.